The Jamaican people continue to recover from Hurricane Melissa, which devastated the Caribbean island last October. Hurricane Melissa was a category 5 storm, one of the most powerful Atlantic storms to make landfall in the region in recorded history. The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) was one of the first relief agencies to address the devastation.

On February 15 a group of people gathered between worship services to explore options for helping our brothers and sisters in Jamaica, as they rebuild their lives and communities. It was decided the best way to help at this time was to take up a special offering to support the ongoing work of UMCOR (Jamaican Advance special #10116A).

The special offering request was taken to the Church Council on March 9. The Church Council approved the special offering, to be scheduled for a Sunday determined best by the worship team.

Jamaica Hurricane Relief Offering: April 12

On April 12, we will offer the congregation the opportunity to give to the ongoing relief efforts in Jamaica. Together we make a difference; the health, safety and well-being of our brothers and sisters will be better through the funds we are able to raise.

 You may give in the following ways: 

• Place your extra-mile offering in an envelope,write Jamaica on the offering envelope, and place it in the offering plate on 
  Sunday, April 12. There are also wooden boxes where you may place your offering as you leave worship.  
• Give through our website, christchurchfl.org. 
• Use the QR code below
• Mail your extra gift to the church office or drop it off during the week. 

Thank you for your willingness to be a part of the healing and restoration of others. May God’s blessings abound!

Easter Blessings,

Pastor Doug